This B&B is amazing. Hospitality was fantastic and the breakfast was absolutely delicious :) The…read morerooms were really comfy and the surroundings were just perfect. There's lots for everyone to do in the village and nearby towns and villages, especially for children and couples. I strongly recommend this B&B to everyone visiting the Purbecks :)

I have stayed at this B & B for many years. The most recent being April 2011…read more I have found the accommodation excellent, always very clean and tidy. The landlady is always very friendly, helpful and efficient, providing a welcoming, peaceful and comfortable environment. Breakfast is always on time and very filling. Parking area is good. Great location for walking and exploring the surrounding area. Very good indeed and great value for money. Highly recommended. I always look forward to returning, which I will do several times later in the year.

MARRIOT NO LONGER OWN THIS HOTEL…read more This hotel is a disaster. Checked in no problem. Walked to my room this was the trail of destruction with breakfast tray still in the corridor at 7.30pm. Went to get dinner. Told they had just seated a table of 14 and there would be a very long wait could i order at the bar. Get to the bar to be told starters pizza pasta or salads only. Order chick wings which came with crudites but dirty celery. Report going into environmental health on Monday. Breakfast not available till 8 am. Bacon cold. Hash browns cold everything else barely warm. Again report going into food safety agency on Monday. Avoid the food on site. Decor dated and worn out carpets. In short. A nasty place to stay. Report submitted to Environmental Health as follows The photos taken of the problems I encountered can be downloaded on the following we transfer link https://we.tl/t-bBGYFpvYxt 1 Is a health and safety issue for guests of the hotel 2 Food Safety issues for Guests of the hotel 2 instances Issue 1 - Glasses left in a corridor I checked into the hotel early evening at about 7.30 pm no problem checking in - however when I got to the corridor my room 443 was on - a series of Bar glasses were left in the corridor which fallen on would cause a significant safety risk to the person falling on them - it appeared that they had been there most of the day since housekeeping had been round ? Also left on the corridor was a breakfast tray which has jam marmalade etc. on it which also led me to believe the detritus had been on the corridor for some time Risk - Older guests who could not see the glasses due to poor eye sight could have slipped tripped and fell and had severe lacerations Issue 2 - Evening meal served with dirt on it I went past the bar glasses and dirty dishes and went to the restaurant to be told that they had "just seated 14 guests" and there would be significant delay in serving food I would be best to go to the bar and order there - I did to be told only starters, pizza and pasta available. I order chicken wings with crudités and a mixed meat pizza. The chicken wings arrived but the crudités still had dirt on the celery see photo attached. Risk unwashed / uncleaned salad could infect someone with bad food poisoning Issue 3 - Cold / not well reheated food - meat items breakfast I had paid for breakfast the night before and went down to eat - waited 30 mins for the restaurant to open - 730 am - 8 am. Then helped myself to the breakfast buffet - the bacon served was cold the bacon was folded over the thin bit of the rasher underneath as if it had come out of the fridge and not been warmed through but left under the warming lights , the hash brown potatoes cold, the sausages luke warm, the beans, eggs, mushrooms also luke warm - I think this is contrary to food safety in the UK as all meat should reheated to a specific temperature 75 degrees Celsius? before served? Risk - under heated food could also lead to food poisoning from bacteria.

We just had our second wonderful stay at this Marriott. As a Platinum member I try to frequent…read moretheir branded properties. This one is the closest to Southampton from where we catch the Cunard Queens. The grounds are gorgeous and offer a golf course for those who enjoy such a thing. Rooms are bright; service is delightful. And I found the price very reasonable. We will be back!

Beautiful rooms with incredible views, the scenery is second to none! Had an beautiful meal and…read moredrinks by the fire in an intimate bar lounge it was simply perfect!

Here for a wedding. Beautiful grounds and setting. Great rooms. Spa amenities are solid…read more Be sure to book activities well in advance of your arrival. We failed to do so and so weren't able to do any, but no biggie as there's still plenty of things to do, such as relax and enjoy the scenery. Food here is also excellent. Lots of traditional British dishes that are super tasty. Would recommend also eating meals in the restaurant here.

Staying here was an experience. Stylized as mid 50's english countryside, it should have been cute,…read morecharming and fun. Instead it was every example of an old, overpriced hotel run by a conglomerate that tries to fleece its customers and provide the worst experience possible. Some examples: 1. Price - easily 40% higher than the others in the region. 2. Interior - clearly not upgraded or seriously cleaned in 5+ years 3. Mechanical systems, TV all had issues over my 3 day stay. No TV for a day and non of the heaters actually worked as well. 4. Breakfast: "Included" but what they don't tell you is that your "eggs" are powdered eggs or soaked in vinegar. 5. Room service: Ordered and 30 minutes later got a call they were "out of rice". 6. Internet - Slow and didn't work well. 7. No transportation help - wouldn't even call a taxi when asked On to the good: 1. Location was good. Stay anywhere else. There are 3-4 places similar in quality for 1/2 the price.

Came to an FSB event here and was v.impressed with the service, food and organisation. The folks…read morehere really seem to think about what is needed and what would improve the experience and actually do it. We got stuck at the car park barrier and a really friendly staff member, Sandie, immediately stopped what she had come out to do, took our ticket back inside and got us a fresh one. Even more impressive as she did this despite the 32degree heat. I've run my own events for many years in venues everywhere and have seen the good, the bad and the ugly! Good job!

Nice place to stay. Lovely hosts, friendly and open minded…read more Rooms were clean, the bed very comfortable and the breakfast was individually prepared. A nice talk in the morning with the host couple about travelling and tourists was a nice start into the day. I would come back. Private atmosphere and cosy.

Booked in here today very friendly and helpful receptionist, the room is clean and bright and the…read morebed is comfortable and everything you'd expect from a Travelodge! Good location and very reasonable price.

Fairly cheap for the Island and is easy but don't expect a good nights sleep. Remember to take…read moreyou're own toiletries and if you like tea, take you're own!

Pleasant, generally helpful staff, and generous sized rooms. The hotel is an old building, and…read moresometimes this shows. Disabled access is limited at best, and there are some rooms with problems staying warm in the winter. That said, the staff are responsive to requests for help, and the provision of an electric heater is made without much fuss. Provision of parking at the rear of the hotel is an absolute must, as parking in the centre of Wimborne otherwise is nearly non-existent. It's a little hard to get to if you don't know the way, as the entrance is just off the square, and it's easy to let the one way street confuse you. Don't try to get in or out too quickly! The lack of local competition in Wimborne for a good place to stay does, however, show.

Good food great funny waitress! First place we went to out of London for my American family and it…read morewas great!

Afternoon tea at Sandbanks? Hmmm I think, 'no thanks.' Probably not again, anyway…read more I visited the hotel for Afternoon Tea with my sisters to celebrate a birthday. We'd planned on sitting on the terrace overlooking the beautiful coastline, but the rainy weather got the better of us, so we opted for the interior lounge. It was clean and pleasant and cosy, but really no more exciting than your standard hotel communal space. Afternoon Tea is served between 3-6pm. I went up to the bar at 2:45pm to get the attention of the 5 members of staff milling about each other until one came over. I asked it I could place the order now and have it served at 3pm, but I was told I had to wait. Fair enough. I returned again at 3pm where the waitress checked her watch to see I wasn't cheating. In a country where the quintessential tea and cake experience is widely popular - especially in tourist traps - this was an average offering. The metal pots and canteen crockery were average. The scones, cake and sandwich slices were average. There wasn't enough cream and jam to go round. It was all quite heavy with no light accents in the offering of little fruits or macaroons to break up the stodginess that you see in other establishments (apart from a cute little meringue). And it's just shy of £15 for the privilege. The real selling point is the location and this place might have punched a little higher had the weather been better and the service a little less dismissive. We went for a taste of the high life and just got caught somewhere in the middle.

It's located in one of the best spot of the area but the premises and the facilities are outdated…read more(let's you travel back to the 80s) Unless you can get a promo fare daily rates are pricey... but breakfast (&wifi) is included! At least that!!! ;)